The Challenge

"Rival Sisters. Challenge of a Lifetime. Let the Games Begin!"

2003 1h 30m EN

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★6.1TMDB · 218★5.2IMDB · 3,328

AdventureComedyFamilyTV Movie

Synopsis

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Estranged twins Lizzie and Shane are chosen for a Survivor-like popular game show with college scholarships as the prize.

“Rival Sisters. Challenge of a Lifetime. Let the Games Begin!”

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Cast

Ashley Olsen
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dalton
Mary-Kate Olsen
Shane Dalton
Lukas Behnken
Adam
Brian Skala
Marcus
Theo Rossi
Anthony
Sarah Bastian
Kelly
Joe Michael Burke
Max
Zakk Moore
Justin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Craig Shapiro
Writers: Elizabeth Kruger, Michael Swerdlick, Michael Swerdlick
Languages: German, English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Craig Shapiro, shot by Guy Livneh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Sherwood Jones shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen and Lukas Behnken carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Rival Sisters. Challenge of a Lifetime. Let the Games Begin!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0365043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Craig Shapiro directs. Guy Livneh behind the camera. Sherwood Jones cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in German, English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: German, English.
4Directed by Craig Shapiro, shot by Guy Livneh. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Sherwood Jones shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen and Lukas Behnken carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Rival Sisters. Challenge of a Lifetime. Let the Games Begin!".
8IMDB entry: tt0365043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.